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Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Stokes falls but Root’s double-ton keeps visitors on top

06 Feb 2021 14:14 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Ben Stokes might have been dismissed in the second session of day two, but skipper Joe Root’s double-ton ensured that England stays on top in the ongoing first Test against India on Saturday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.At the tea break on

Korea’s Lee stays in title hunt at Phoenix Open

06 Feb 2021 14:08 PM IST

Arizona [USA], February 6 (ANI): Chasing a maiden PGA TOUR victory, Korea’s KH Lee fired a second successive 5-under 66 at the Phoenix Open to lie two strokes behind leader Xander Schauffele on Friday.Lee, 29, continued to sparkle at TPC Scottsdale with his wonderful iron play and enjoyed a strong

India without Jadeja in these conditions gives England a sniff, feels Vaughan

06 Feb 2021 13:52 PM IST

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels that the Indian team without Ravindra Jadeja in home conditions gives an advantage to the visitors.Hosts are without the services of all-rounder Jadeja for the first two Tests of the four-match series against England as he is nursing

Liverpool sign teenage star Gordon from Derby County

06 Feb 2021 12:58 PM IST

Liverpool [UK], February 6 (ANI): Liverpool have completed the signing of 16-year-old Derby County midfielder Kaide Gordon, the Championship club confirmed on Saturday.Derby said that the two clubs have reached an “undisclosed compensation agreement” for the England youth international, who made his senior debut for the Rams in December. He

Root becomes second captain after Bradman to hit 3rd successive 150-plus score

06 Feb 2021 12:40 PM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): England batsman Joe Root on Saturday became the second skipper to hit three successive 150-plus runs after Australian legendary batsman Sir Don Bradman.Root achieved the feat in the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Root, playing his landmark 100th test,

BBL final: Scorchers to wear black armbands in memory of Sam Gannon

06 Feb 2021 12:22 PM IST

Melbourne [Australia], February 6 (ANI): Cricket Australia on Saturday condoled the demise of Sam Gannon, the former Test fast bowler and WACA chair, who has passed away at the age of 73.In the Big Bash League (BBL) slated to be played between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers later today, the

Ind vs Eng, 1st Test: Root, Stokes pile further pressure on hosts

06 Feb 2021 11:40 AM IST

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 6 (ANI): Joe Root and Ben Stokes saw off the first session on day two with ease as England managed to maintain their dominance in the ongoing first Test against India on Saturday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.At the lunch break on day two,

Former NZ all-rounder Bruce Taylor passes away

06 Feb 2021 11:28 AM IST

Auckland [New Zealand], February 6 (ANI): Former New Zealand all-rounder, Bruce Taylor passed away aged 77 on Saturday.Taylor is the only cricketer to have scored a century and take a five-wicket haul on his Test debut.“NZC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of NZ all-rounder, Bruce Taylor, aged

AIFF League Committee meets for IWL and Futsal Championship

06 Feb 2021 11:24 AM IST

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) Senior Vice President and League Committee Chairman Subrata Dutta chaired AIFF League Committee Meeting held via video conferencing on Friday.Besides, AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das and League CEO Sunando Dhar, Lalnghinglova Hmar, Souter Vaz, Anil Kumar, Chirag Tanna and

Abu Dhabi T10: Simmons, Powell steer Northern Warriors into finals

06 Feb 2021 10:48 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 6 (ANI): Northern Warriors’ power-hitters Lendl Simmons and Rovman Powell led their team into the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 final as the side defeated Team Abu Dhabi in the Eliminator.Displaying their stupendous power-hitting, Warriors downed Team Abu Dhabi in the Eliminator 2 match to

Premier League: Klopp admits Davies, Kabak unlikely to play against Manchester City

06 Feb 2021 10:03 AM IST

Liverpool [UK], February 6 (ANI): Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that it is unlikely that the new signings of Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies will be playing the upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.Liverpool will square off against Premier League leaders City at Anfield on Sunday

MIRAZ’S MAIDEN TEST TON TAKES BANGLADESH TO STRONG POSITION

06 Feb 2021 09:49 AM IST

CHATTOGRAM: All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s maiden Test century helped Bangladesh strengthen their position in the first Test against West Indies on Thursday. At stumps on second day, the visitors were 75 for two, and trail by 355 runs. Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das resumed the innings from the